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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Acknowledgment About Playing with New Fever Teammates
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark put together one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history last year, but her team finished just 20-20 and was swept in the first round of the playoffs. Indiana's front office knew improvements were needed, so they traded for Sophie Cunningham and made key free-agent signings in DeWanna Bonner, Brianna Turner, and Natasha Howard. Advertisement Now, the Fever hold the fourth-best odds to win the 2025 WNBA title at +400 (per ESPN Bet), behind the New York Liberty (+230), Minnesota Lynx (+325), and Las Vegas Aces (+375). Things won't be easy from the get-go as the team continues to build chemistry — and according to Clark, that's okay. On Friday, she spoke to the media and acknowledged the "challenge" of playing together for the first time, adding that "you just got to play through it." "It's going to be this team's first time playing together, too, so there's going to be a learning curve there and a challenge that's presented, and not everything is going to be perfect," the reigning Rookie of the Year said. "You just got to play through it, play through the mistakes. That's what Coach Steph talks about all the time. So, just learn and go out there and compete and get the win." Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Jeffrey Becker The Fever will open the 2025 WNBA regular season on Saturday against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, with tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ABC. Advertisement Clark discussed the excitement she's coming into Saturday with. "I think I've just been waiting to play basketball for a really long time now," the 6-foot guard added. "You go through the preseason games, you go through a lot of training camp, and it's been a few weeks now. I think you're just itching to get out there and really play like a real game that's going to count towards your record." Related: Caitlin Clark Makes Statement About Belonging in the WNBA Related: Caitlin Clark Lays Out Clear Expectations for Fever
Axios
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Meet the Indiana Fever: Brianna Turner
The Indiana Fever's regular season starts Saturday, so let's catch up with an offseason pickup who already understands the passion of Hoosier hoops fans. 🏀 #11 Brianna Turner: Forward-Center Turner is a University of Notre Dame grad who was part of the 2018 NCAA National Championship team. She also played for a national title as a freshman in 2015. She holds Notre Dame records for most blocks (372) and rebounds (1,048). She was drafted 11th overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2019 and traded to the Phoenix Mercury before the start of her rookie season. She was named to the WNBA's All-Defensive Team in 2020 and 2021. Fun fact: The Pearland, Texas native was named MVP of the 2014 McDonald's All-American Game as a high school senior. What she's saying: "I feel like every single element for me … Indy checked off the boxes," Turner said on her decision to join the Fever.
NBC Sports
17-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Indiana Fever continue signing spree by adding shot-blocking forward Brianna Turner
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever continued their offseason overhaul by signing free agent forward Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection. Turner is the latest addition to a roster that consists of five All-Stars and the WNBA's last two Rookies of the Year, guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah Boston. Adding Turner also follows a trend the Fever have followed throughout the offseason — bringing in veterans with postseason experience. Indiana already had signed forwards Natasha Howard, a three-time champ and two-time All-Star, and DeWanna Bonner, a two-time champ and six-time All-Star. Indiana believes the additions will make the franchise a legitimate title contender after ending a seven-year playoff drought last season. The Fever were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun. 'I am ecstatic to join the Fever organization and compete for a championship,' Turner said in a statement released by the team. 'I was drawn to the team's commitment to investing in women and providing the best professional atmosphere for success. The front office and coaching staff have assembled a dynamic roster that I'm looking forward to learning from and growing with throughout the season.' Atlanta selected Turner with the No. 11 overall draft pick in 2019 and traded her to Phoenix. The Notre Dame alum spent her first five seasons with the Mercury, earning all-rookie honors in 2019. She was selected to the league's all-defensive team in 2020 and 2021 after finishing among the league's top eight in blocks each season. Turner spent last season with the Chicago Sky, playing the fewest minutes of her six pro seasons and averaged career lows of 1.2 points. 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. But Indiana believes the 6-foot-3 shot blocker could be poised for a resurgence this season. Turner's career averages are 4.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. 'She adds depth to our post rotation, bringing exceptional shot blocking and rebounding abilities to our team,' general manager Amber Cox said. 'Brianna's basketball I.Q. is off the charts, she plays with great pace and is another fantastic veteran presence for us, both on and off the court.' Turner helped lead the Fighting Irish to their second NCAA championship in 2018. She will be reunited with former Mercury teammate Sophie Cunningham, who the Fever acquired in a four-team trade. Indiana also signed guard Sydney Colson, who played the past three seasons in Las Vegas where she was part of two championship runs.
Washington Post
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Indiana Fever continue signing spree by adding shot-blocking forward Brianna Turner
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever continued their offseason overhaul Tuesday by signing free agent forward Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection. Turner is the latest addition to a roster that consists of five All-Stars and the WNBA's last two Rookies of the Year, guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah Boston.
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Indiana Fever continue signing spree by adding shot-blocking forward Brianna Turner
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Fever continued their offseason overhaul Tuesday by signing free agent forward Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection. Turner is the latest addition to a roster that consists of five All-Stars and the WNBA's last two Rookies of the Year, guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah Boston. Adding Turner also follows a trend the Fever have followed throughout the offseason — brining in veterans with postseason experience. Indiana already had signed forwards Natasha Howard, a three-time champ and two-time All-Star, and DeWanna Bonner, a two-time champ and six-time All-Star. Indiana believes the additions will make the franchise a legitimate title contender after ending a seven-year playoff drought last season. The Fever were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun. 'I am ecstatic to join the Fever organization and compete for a championship,' Turner said in a statement released by the team. 'I was drawn to the team's commitment to investing in women and providing the best professional atmosphere for success. The front office and coaching staff have assembled a dynamic roster that I'm looking forward to learning from and growing with throughout the season.' Atlanta selected Turner with the No. 11 overall draft pick in 2019 and traded her to Phoenix. The Notre Dame alum spent her first five seasons with the Mercury, earning all-rookie honors in 2019. She was selected to the league's all-defensive team in 2020 and 2021 after finishing among the league's top eight in blocks each season. Turner spent last season with the Chicago Sky, playing the fewest minutes of her six pro seasons and averaged career lows of 1.2 points. 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. But Indiana believes the 6-foot-3 shot blocker could be poised for a resurgence this season. Turner's career averages are 4.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. 'She adds depth to our post rotation, bringing exceptional shot blocking and rebounding abilities to our team,' general manager Amber Cox said. 'Brianna's basketball I.Q. is off the charts, she plays with great pace and is another fantastic veteran presence for us, both on and off the court.' Turner helped lead the Fighting Irish to their second NCAA championship in 2018. She will be reunited with former Mercury teammate Sophie Cunningham, who the Fever acquired in a four-team trade. Indiana also signed guard Sydney Colson, who played the past three seasons in Las Vegas where she was part of two championship runs. ___
